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1984

1h 57m

English

War, Drama, Science Fiction

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8.1

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Documentary style account of a nuclear holocaust and its effect on the working class city of Sheffield, England; and the eventual long run effects of nuclear war on civilization.

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Movie

1984

1h 57m

English

War, Drama, Science Fiction

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Documentary style account of a nuclear holocaust and its effect on the working class city of Sheffield, England; and the eventual long run effects of nuclear war on civilization.

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8.1

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Cast

Ruth Beckett

Jimmy Kemp

Mr. Kemp

Mrs. Kemp

Michael Kemp

Alison Kemp

Mr Beckett

Mrs Beckett

Granny Beckett

Clive Sutton

Marjorie Sutton

Bob

Chief Supt. Hirst

Medical Officer

Information Officer

Accommodation Officer

Transport Officer

Food Officer

Scientific Officer

Manpower Officer

Works Officer

Mr Stothard

Mrs Stothard

Carol Stothard

Woman in Supermarket

Directed By: Mick Jackson

Written By: Barry Hines

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LordNPrior says...

6 years ago

Threads This documovie is science based dramatisation of the lead up, climax and aftermath of a nuclear war. Profound for it's time, but by today's standards it's hard to watch. It starts with some semblance of a story, then turns into a disjointed mess. 4/10 #NicksMiniReview https://t.co/Jk1925BZe6

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moonkodi says...

8 years ago

It was OK. Seemed to focus on being as grim as possible. Yeah I understand the scenario so why not? Came across as a school educational film towards the end and even propaganda. Russian nuclear threat deja vu is still relevant now. People say it's realistic? How does anyone really know. Details may be accurate and it looked the part. It's not bad but I just expected something with more story and characters. I dont want to be unappreciative and I know when the nuclear end comes to kill us all (thanks Russia) it's gonna be insane and awful but... I'm watching a movie so least entertain me marginally and don't tell me the obvious. Nuclear bombs and the post apocalypse is awful. I know. Not a bad movie but expected more and it felt contrived and unnatural for a documentary style movie. I think it went for shock and that actually put me off and then it became less shocking.

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purpledrazi-deleted-1523337478 says...

8 years ago

At the time, during the cold war, with the reality of the threat hanging over us, this was incredibly poignant and disturbing. Its relevance fluctuates with the times, but it is always a very unsettling depiction of the horror of a full-scale nuclear war.

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DavePeach91 says...

2 months ago

Considering this film was made 40 years ago, on a small budget, it is really good. Very depressing to watch though. A remake would be an interesting idea.

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Keeper70

4 years ago

This early effort by Mick Jackson, he of The Bodyguard. LA Story and errr, Volcano, fame is a more battered, scratchy, affair made on a budget with an edgy kitchen sink realism about it. The story and point being made are all the better for it.

We are treated to a washed-out aesthetic as everyon More

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znapper

6 years ago

This film was, for many, a turning-point regarding nuclear weapons, the cold war and nuclear-politics.

Set in a 1984 UK industrial-suburbia, as the cold war gets hot, we follow regular people in their daily lives and how they prepare for the coming apocalypse.

Barry Hines and Mick Jackson expl More

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Columbusbuck

6 years ago

Once again, I struggled to understand the British English. At least this time, I didn't really need to. Not a word needed to be spoken to convey the very real horror we might all be subjected to. Now, closer to that armageddon than ever before in our history. I just hope I die in the initial blast. More

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